S.B. No. 706 amends Section 411.173(b) of the Government Code to recognize valid handgun licenses issued by other states in Texas. The bill mandates that the governor negotiate agreements for reciprocal recognition of handgun licenses with other states that require such agreements. Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety is tasked with publishing and annually updating a list of states where Texas handgun licenses are recognized.

The bill also repeals Sections 411.173(c) and (d), which previously outlined specific conditions under which licenses from other states would be recognized in Texas, including background check requirements. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.173 (Government Code 411)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 411.173 (Government Code 411)
Engrossed: Government Code 411.173 (Government Code 411)
House Committee Report: Government Code 411.173 (Government Code 411)
Enrolled: Government Code 411.173 (Government Code 411)